Military Science Department

(Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps)

College of Education and Professional Studies
Ellensburg
Lind Hall, rooms 207 and 220
Mail Stop 7569
509-963-3518
Fax 509-963-3588
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/specialized-programs/army/

Faculty and Staff
Chair
LTC Joseph T. Paolilli, infantry

Professor
LTC Joseph T. Paolilli, infantry, MA, business administration

Assistant Professors
CPT Jacob H.B. Bates, engineer, MS engineer management
1LT Mario J. Garcia, infantry WAANG, BA, business administration
SFC Nicholas Ruggiero, infantry
Dylan M. Samson, military intelligence WAANG, BA, film studies

Staff
Ryan Gerry, GS, supply technician
Darren McMahon, GS, recruitment operations officer
David M. Mirro, GS, human resource assistant
Sigrid R. Welker, program coordinator

Department Information
The Department of Military Science’s courses are designed to prepare scholars, athletes, and junior leaders for commissioning in the U.S. Army. Students who complete the Military Science Program and meet commissioning requirements will be eligible for a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. The on-campus instructional program is designed to fit into the regular academic schedule of the university and is taught by Army professors and instructors.

The academic program consists of military science, leadership labs, and off-campus summer training. Academic studies include courses in basic military tactics, principles of leadership, officership, communication, personnel and logistics management, staff management procedures, physical conditioning, land navigation, and military law. Various training activities are scheduled each quarter to further familiarize the student with the ROTC Program.

Textbooks and uniform items are furnished through the Department of Military Science. The MSL 100 and MSL 200 classes are open to any student to explore their military interests and are non-contractual. Advancement to MSL 300 and MSL 400 courses to complete a minor in military science is by permission only.

Upon completion of the military science core (OPTION 1, 2, or 3; see below) requirements, leadership development and assessment course, and receipt of a bachelor’s degree, students seeking an officer commission are able to select full-time employment (active Army) or part-time employment through the Army National Guard or the Army Reserve.

Additional information concerning the Military Science Program may be obtained by writing: Central Washington University, Military Science, Lind Hall, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7569, stopping by the military science department in Lind Hall, room 220, calling 509-963-3518, or by visiting the military science website at https://www.cwu.edu/academics/specialized-programs/army/.

Post Bachelor’s Degree Fellowships: Graduating seniors may compete for several fully-funded Army graduate fellowships.

Transfer Students: Students transferring from other institutions, including community colleges considering entrance in the Military Science Program must make an appointment for a departmental interview for candidacy and scholarships.

Graduate Students: Graduate students interested in obtaining a commission as a second lieutenant should contact the Department of Military Science in Peterson Hall for academic planning and application.

Veterans: Veterans are encouraged to contact one of the military science academic advisors for information and outline of benefits available while participating in the ROTC program.

Scholarships: ROTC scholarships pay tuition and required fees. They’re awarded on merit-academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interviews. Four-, three- and two-year scholarships are available each academic year to qualified students. Applications can be obtained from the military science department.

Stipends: All fully contracted cadets receive a stipend ($300 first-year, $350 sophomore, $450 junior, $500 senior) for each academic month plus an allowance for books and other educational items. Non-scholarship students can receive the stipend as a contracted cadet during their last two years.

Special Training Opportunities: Summer training opportunities are through the Department of the Army Schools. The available schools include: airborne (parachute) training, air assault training, Northern Warfare School, and special forces. Additionally, Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) is also available to all cadets who have completed the military science minor core, been accepted in the military science minor, completed the MSL 301, 302, and 303 courses of study, and the leader development and assessment course. CTLT provides leadership experience in an active Army unit for two weeks prior to returning for the senior year of college study. CTLT is available in the U.S., Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Specialized training opportunities are by permission only.

Prerequisites for Advancement to the Military Science Minor

Admission into the MSL minor will be based upon an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
The department chair may admit a limited number of students with GPAs under 2.5.
Students seeking the military science minor must complete all application requirements prior to declaring military science as a minor.
Complete the core requirements with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The Department of Military Science reserves the right to modify these requirements in special cases.

Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: https://www.cwu.edu/academics/specialized-programs/army/ or by contacting the department directly.